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13 APPLICATION PROCESS AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS All Degree-Seeking and Certificate Applicants The following application materials must be submitted: Student application for admission This is available online at www.denverseminary.edu. Applicants will need to create an account before beginning an application. Applications will be submitted through the application portal. Carefully read the NAE Statement of Faith, Community Values & Behavioral Commitments, and the Student Handbook policies that govern student life at the applicable campus of Denver Seminary. Sign the form only if you can do so without mental reservation. By signing this form you agree to abide by these standards and policies while attending school or face possible dismissal from the school. Essays All applicants must prepare the following essays using the prompts provided: (1) a biographical and spiritual journey essay, (2) program and vocational goals essay, and (3) personal and formational readiness essay. All essays must be typed and demonstrate graduate-level writing skills. a. MA in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling) and PhD Applicants must submit a diversity essay. PhD applicants must submit an academic writing sample, a professional resume, and a statement of theoretical orientation and integration. b. Master of Theology (ThM) Applicants must submit a sample academic research essay. c. Doctor of Ministry applicants must submit a resume of educational and professional experience. Supplemental Information a. Three references. At least one reference must be from a pastor or someone in a position of Christian leadership in your life. All references must have known you for at least a year and may not be related to you. Your references should reflect a variety of perspectives on your life and should not all be from the same primary organization. Th.M. applicants must submit one pastoral reference and two academic references. PhD applicants must submit one pastoral, one academic, one clinical, and one general reference. b. Official transcripts Transcripts are required from any institution where a bachelor's degree or higher has been earned. An official transcript is required from the institution where a baccalaureate degree has been completed. Master's or doctoral transcripts may be unofficial. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the school in sealed envelopes to Denver Seminary or issued electronically directly by the institution or an approved issuing body. a. Master of Theology and Doctor of Ministry applicants only: An official transcript is required from the graduate institution where a Master of Divinity or its equivalent has been completed. Undergraduate transcripts are not required for Master of Theology or Doctor of Ministry applicants. PhD applicants must submit a final official transcript showing the conferral of a counseling master's degree from a CACREP or CORE accredited program, or its equivalent. c. Non-refundable Application Fee of $45. d. Internationally born applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency as part of their application.